NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Pulmonary Disease Physician NPI 1497769145 MD
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Pulmonary Disease Physician in Sherman Oaks, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 9,271 in Pulmonary Disease Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
770
Medicare Part D claims · 48 beneficiaries · Pulmonary Disease Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$35.9
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Muhammad Anwar, MD filed 770 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pulmonary Disease Physician in Sherman Oaks, California, prescribing 85% generic.
- 770
- Part D claims, 2023
- 85%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Muhammad Anwar, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
770 Top 29% higher than 71% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Muhammad Anwar, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Muhammad Anwar, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pulmonary Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
770 47% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Pulmonary Disease Physician compares to other specialties among California providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Pulmonary Disease Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Muhammad Anwar, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4955 VAN NUYS BLVD, Sherman Oaks, CA, 91403, with a listed phone of (818) 325-0200. NPI 1497769145 was issued on 07/28/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 770 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 48 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $44K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count.
Pulmonary Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,271 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,457 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1497769145 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pulmonary Disease Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/28/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Muhammad Anwar, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Mid-Valley Pulmonary Medical Group, Inc.
Sherman Oaks, CA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Muhammad Anwar, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$36
Largest payer
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
License & disciplinary context - California MBC 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Muhammad Anwar, MD. To verify Muhammad Anwar, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases
MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Muhammad Anwar, MD - brand share 15.0%
Pulmonary Disease Physician average
15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 770 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
770
Total Claims
$44K
Total Drug Cost
48
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 773
- Total Day Supply
- 13,613
- Brand vs Generic
- 15% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $25K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $19K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 4.96
- Gender Split
- 56% female / 44% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Muhammad Anwar, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Albuterol Sulfate
Albuterol Sulfate
95 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
58 claims
- Ipratropium Bromide
Ipratropium Bromide
58 claims
- Chlorhexidine Gluc…
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
41 claims
- Ipratropium-Albute… 30
Ipratropium-Albuterol
30 claims
- Metformin Hcl 28
Metformin Hcl
28 claims
- Memantine Hcl 25
Memantine Hcl
25 claims
- Combivent Respimat 23
Combivent Respimat
23 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfate | 95 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 58 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 58 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 41 |
| Ipratropium-Albuterol Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate | 30 |
| Metformin Hcl | 28 |
| Memantine Hcl | 25 |
| Combivent Respimat Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate | 23 |
| Levetiracetam | 22 |
| Humulin N Kwikpen Insulin Nph Human Isophane | 21 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pulmonary Disease Physician Overview
How Muhammad Anwar, MD fits within the Pulmonary Disease Physician landscape nationally.
9,271
Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pulmonary Disease Physician
1,457
Avg Claims per Provider
Muhammad Anwar, MD's 770 claims are below the specialty average of 1,457.
Nearby Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Anwar.
Dr. Manoochehr Abadian Sharifabad
M.D.
Fountain Valley, CA
Dr. Mohamad Abdelfattah
MD
Fullerton, CA
Dr. Zainab Abdulsada
MBCHB
Sacramento, CA
Dr. Ayham Aboeed
M.D.
Bakersfield, CA
Dr. Babak Abrishami
D.O.
Los Angeles, CA
Compare Pulmonary Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the California medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pulmonary Disease Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Muhammad Anwar, MD's specialty? ▼
Muhammad Anwar, MD specializes in Pulmonary Disease Physician and practices in Sherman Oaks, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does Muhammad Anwar, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Muhammad Anwar, MD wrote 770 Medicare Part D claims totaling $44K in drug costs for 48 beneficiaries.
Where is Muhammad Anwar, MD located? ▼
Muhammad Anwar, MD is located at 4955 VAN NUYS BLVD, Sherman Oaks, CA, 91403. Phone: (818) 325-0200.
What is Muhammad Anwar, MD's NPI number? ▼
Muhammad Anwar, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497769145, issued on 07/28/2006.
Does Muhammad Anwar, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Muhammad Anwar, MD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $25K in brand drug costs.
How many Pulmonary Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 9,271 Pulmonary Disease Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pulmonary Disease Physician provider writes 1,457 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Muhammad Anwar, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Muhammad Anwar, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Albuterol Sulfate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Ipratropium Bromide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Muhammad Anwar, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Muhammad Anwar, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 770 Part D claims and 48 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Muhammad Anwar, MD's credentials? ▼
Muhammad Anwar, MD's NPI is 1497769145 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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